About KID Museum
KID Museum is the region’s pioneering experiential museum and educational makerspace. We empower the next generation with the skills to invent the future. Through hands-on programming for kids and youth (ages 4-14), we challenge young people to be active makers, who harness their creativity, curiosity and compassion to build a better world. We design and deliver programs across the full continuum of learning for kids in pre-k through middle school in partnership with educators and schools. Our onsite programs, community events, and live, virtual sessions encourage families to learn and explore together, engage kids in driving their own learning, and support educators in the classroom. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion, and consistently prioritize reaching underserved students of color with these transformative learning experiences that unlock opportunity for personal and economic growth.
Through deep, embedded learning partnerships with public and independent schools, we support students and teachers in developing new skills and the “mind of a maker.” This philosophy embodies the mindset that we believe will be necessary for the next generation to successfully compete in an increasingly diverse, interconnected, and rapidly changing workforce, driven by technology.
We empower the next generation with the skills to invent the future, and the mindsets, habits, and skill-sets we teach are practical and powerful in everyday life. We are part of a growing movement to remake education for every young person, putting them in the driver’s seat and trusting them to be agents of change. For more information, please visit www.kid-museum.org
Position Overview
KID Museum is seeking a Director of Finance to lead and provide strategic direction for all aspects of the organization’s financial operations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director serves as a strategic partner for strengthening and evolving the financial modeling, health and operations of a growing, fast-paced non-profit organization. This position oversees all financial administration, business planning and budgeting, positioning KID Museum for long-term growth and sustainability. They will also work closely with a motivated and engaged Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline from an accredited college or university. An MBA or related advanced degree is preferred. 8+ years of related professional and progressive experience in accounting, financial planning, reporting, analysis and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership. 3 or more years of people management experience and/or leading project teams. Nonprofit experience required; education sector experience preferred. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization is a must.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated leader to be a part of an organization that has established itself as a significant resource for children and families in the greater DC metropolitan region and is poised for national growth.
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Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must be able to perform the above tasks independently, accurately, reliably, and in a timely manner. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package will also be included.
Diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are important, interdependent components of everyday life at KID Museum and are critical to our pursuit of excellence. KID Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: One location